Slate and Websterite Definition

Definition of Slate and Websterite

The general Slate and Websterite definition can be stated as: Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. On the other hand, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Slate and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Slate and Websterite. Get to know more information about Slate and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Slate and Websterite

The history of Slate and Websterite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Slate and Websterite Origin and Discoverer

Slate and Websterite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Slate and Websterite. In this section, you will know about Slate and Websterite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Slate is England whereas Origin of Websterite is Webster, North Carolina. It is interesting to know the name of Slate and Websterite discoverer. The Discoverer of Slate is Abraham Gottlob Werner and the discoverer of Websterite is Unknown.

Etymology of Slate and Websterite

Along with Slate and Websterite definition, know more about the etymology of Slate and Websterite. Etymology of Slate and Websterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Slate and Formation of Websterite. The etymology of Slate is From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat) while that of Websterite is From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat). The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Slate belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Websterite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Slate and Websterite are listed below.

For Slate,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Websterite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock